My Go-To Chinese Spot in Hoboken/Jersey City — Revisited Again & Again

Lost count of how many times I’ve ordered from Purple Rice—this rainy weekend, I finally dined in! While I’ve praised their lunch bentos before, this time I tried their new seasonal dishes, freshly added for the school year. 🍂📚 👉 Seafood Medley (Matata's Pick!) A huge bowl of spicy seafood toss—lobster tails, mussels, squid rolls, fish tofu, and more in a creamy, fragrant sauce. Perfect over rice! 🦞🌶️ 👉 Braised Beef Brisket with Potatoes (Matata's Pick!) New on the menu! Tender, fall-apart beef and soft potatoes in a rich, savory broth—so comforting with steamed rice. 🥩🥔 👉 Spicy Fried Rice (Matata's Pick!) Unexpectedly delicious—reminiscent of Lao Gan Ma-style fried rice with ham, bell peppers, and egg. Huge portion, enough for two! 🍚🔥 👉 Pickled Long Beans with Pork A new, super-spicy, savory dish—ideal for those who love bold, salty heat! 🌶️🐖 👉 Chestnut Braised Pork Belly Generous fatty-yet-balanced pork belly with soft chestnuts and fresh bok choy underneath—deeply satisfying. 🍖💛 Drinks: 🥭 Mango Smoothie (Matata's Pick!) – creamy, fruity, and not too sweet. 🌹 Rose Yogurt – a new off-menu item! Fragrant, light, and subtly floral—I might even prefer it over their purple rice yogurt! 📍 Purple Rice – Hoboken, NJ #JerseyCityEats #HobokenFood #ChineseFood #ComfortFood #SeafoodFeast #NJFoodie #MatataEats #NYCFoodScene #NewMenu #RainyDayEats #TakeoutFavorite #FoodieApproved